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Fiery red bee balm flowers in whorls around green stemsPerennials

Monarda didyma

Bee Balm

Bee balm is a striking perennial with aromatic foliage and crown-like flowers in fiery red, pink or purple that appear in whorls around the stem in July and August. The blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The aromatic leaves release a bergamot scent when rubbed between the fingers.

Full sunMedium60–120 cm